Senior Program Area Leader
Date: July 8, 2026
Competition Number: 93-26/27
Location: Davidson Road Elementary- Lake Country, BC
BGC Okanagan is seeking a temporary part-time Senior Program Area Leader for our School Aged Child Care Program at Davidson Road Elementary in Lake Country, BC. As the Senior Program Area Leader, you will plan and deliver a range of recreational, social, and educational activities that reflect and maintain the agency’s best practices and philosophy. This position provides maternity leave coverage from September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 or until the return of the incumbent.
Here’s what we offer when you join our team:
- A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
- Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
- Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
- Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
- A comprehensive benefits plan
So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the assigned program, including developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating plans that meet the needs of children, youth, and families.
- Serve as the
Licensed Manager in accordance with Child Care Licensing Regulations, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Supervise, mentor, guide, and lead program staff, when applicable, to support high-quality service delivery.
- Provide daily direction and performance feedback to program staff and volunteers.
- Directly supervise program members, ensuring their health, safety, and overall well-being.
- Create and distribute program activity calendars for members and families.
- Complete general administrative tasks, including data entry for attendance and calendars.
- Orient new families and members to the program and the Club.
- Build relationships with the children, youth, and families within their designated programs. Establishes open communication with parents/caregivers. Identifies families who require additional support and connects them with appropriate resources.
- Provides group and/or individual behavior management and support.
- Conduct monthly and weekly audits and inspections, including reviewing participant files, play space checklists, and other required documentation.
- Ensure all Agency Policies and Procedures, Program Operating Standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations, Risk Management requirements, and general safety standards are consistently met and followed by all staff.
- Maintain adequate supplies and equipment to support effective program operations.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or certificate in recreation, education, social services, or a related field, and/or relevant experience working with children or youth
- Completion of at least 20 hours of coursework in areas such as child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition (required for licensed programs)
- A minimum of one (1) year of recent, related experience
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Class 4 Driver’s Licence (or willingness to obtain)
Additional Information:
- This position is open to all qualified applicants
- This position requires union membership
Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1pm – 6pm
Rate of Pay: $22.60 per hour
Closing Date: July 15, 2026
As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
